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Keeping It Real: How Simulation Training Can Support the Child Welfare Workforce

Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

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Quality Assurance System: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s quality assurance system is functioning.

Webinar

Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Continuous Quality Improvement, Part II: Advancing Equity Through Data Exploration

Learn sound methods for integrating a focus on race equity in data analysis and CQI. 

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Service Array and Resource Development: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore service array and resource development.

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Staff and Provider Training: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore functioning of staff and provider training.

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Statewide Information System: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s statewide information system is functioning.

Webinar

Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Children and Youth Recorded Webinar

Explore ways to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth.

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Supporting Transgender Children and Youth Involved in the Court System

Learn to prepare transgender children and youth for court and support them in the courtroom.

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The CQI Self-Assessment Instrument

Learn a research-informed framework for agencies to explore implementation of CQI systems across seven areas, including leadership support and modeling, staff and stakeholder engagement, communication, administrative structure, use of quality data, case record review process, and application of CQI findings.

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Toolkit to Support Child Welfare Agencies in Serving LGBTQ Children, Youth, and Families

Adapt  policies and practices to meet the growing needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families. 

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“We See It, We Know It, and Now We Must Do Something About It”: Working Together to Reduce Inequity

Discover how data sharing can improve the child welfare court system.